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homeHome See All News With the concept of "coloring the margins", there are more than 15 Hanatemizu that change their design every week! "Floating Flower Walk ~ Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu ~" will be held from 3/16 (Wed.)
2022.03.02 Press release

With the concept of "coloring the margins", there are more than 15 Hanatemizu that change their design every week! "Floating Flower Walk ~ Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu ~" will be held from 3/16 (Wed.)

At Moominvalley Park, from March 3th (Wednesday) to May 16th (Sunday), "Floating Flower Walk" is an arrangement of the decoration "Hanachozu" that floats colorful flowers on the water. "Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu" will be held during the "SPRING FESTIVAL" event to celebrate the arrival of spring.

Main project "Floating Flower Walk ~ Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu ~" (Floating Flower Walk)
-Why "Hanatemizu" will be held at Moominvalley Park-
"Hanachozu" * is to decorate the Chozuya and Chozubachi with colorful flowers.It is said that temples and shrines nationwide have stopped using hand water as part of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and as a result, the movement to welcome worshipers with "Hana Temizu" has become widespread. ..
In the midst of unavoidable events such as the crisis of comet collisions and flood disasters in Moominvalley, Moomins think for themselves what they can do and take action.
Moomins manage to overcome the healing flower art "Hana Tesui", which was triggered by the Corona sword, and the unknown sword that came from the outside.There is no change in our attitude of keeping hope, wishing for happiness, and doing what we can at that time. Because it is a park with a natural environment surrounded by forests and lakes reminiscent of Moominvalley, we have decided to carry out a "floating flower walk" inspired by Hanatemizu, which uses flowers and water, which are symbols of natural elements. rice field.We hope that all the guests who visit the park will feel hope and happiness through the event, through the small awareness and the mindset of Moomins who can turn a pinch into an opportunity.
* "Hanachozu"
"Hanachozu", a method that has been used in Japan for a long time to cleanse the body by using dew of flowers and plants instead of water, is nowadays used to cleanse the body by rinsing the hands and mouth before worshiping. It is said that it has come to mean the fact that flowers are floated on the basin and pots in the Chozuya.

-Introduction of 5 points to spread your smile through flowers-
[Point 1] Make small discoveries and notices by visiting more than 15 "floating flower" spots scattered throughout the park.
Enjoy a walk around more than 15 "floating flower" spots in the garden, adorned with colorful flowers such as roses, dahlias and gerberas.We are planning a design where you can feel the signs of Moominvalley's friends in each place when you visit the scattered "floating flowers".Since we use seasonal flowers from time to time, the types of flowers change regularly, and there are daily changes unique to fresh flowers, so every day is in full bloom.A secret spot will also appear somewhere in the park!Please enjoy the collaboration of Moomin's world view and ancient Japanese tradition.

[Point 2] First in Moominvalley Park!Design supervision by Aoyama Flower Market's sister brand "parkERs"
 The design supervision of "Floating Flower Walk ~ Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu ~" is in charge of the space design brand "parkERs" (hereinafter referred to as "Parkers") of Park Corporation, which operates "Aoyama Flower Market". Based on the philosophy of metsä's brand tagline "Living with Margins", including Moominvalley Park, we value the comfort of spending time in the park and the laid-back sense of time in Scandinavia.In addition, through the beauty of flowers, Moominvalley's friends and guests will celebrate the arrival of spring together with the concept of "coloring the margins", adding color to the park with "floating flowers" with different designs. increase. Parkers (established in July 2013) is a space design brand of Ajpark.Co., Ltd., which operates "Aoyama Flower Market".
Based on the concept of "the comfort of the park in everyday life", the space designer and the plant coordinator (expert in planting design) are fused to make a unique design proposal that makes you feel the comfort of the park. increase.
By designing, natural elements (plants, flowers, light, water, trees, stones, etc.) that are difficult to notice in the city are brought closer to offices, living spaces, public / commercial spaces, etc., mainly in urban areas. We continue to create new value with "spatial design that awakens people's senses." Large-scale wall greening of passenger terminals at JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Narita Airport, and operation of a cafe area for shared offices, "Ibaraki Flower ParkWe are working beyond the framework of space design, such as formulating and operating a renewal project attractiveness improvement plan (completed in April 2021).
Parkers Home Page:https://www.park-ers.com/
[Point 3] Initiatives for SDGs ① Every Friday is "Friday of Flowers"
As part of the reduction of waste loss, we are implementing an initiative to have guests who wish to take home "floating flowers" for free at the time of replacement every Friday.I hope that the flowers that have added color to the hearts of the guests will be floated in small vessels at home, and will be an opportunity for smiles to spread to the home.
Date: Every Friday during the event
* Detailed locations and times will be updated on the event page.
* Because it is a fresh flower, the distribution and number may change.Please note.

[Point 4] Efforts for SDGs (XNUMX) The staff wears a flower chief for hospitality
Every Friday, after the replacement of "Floating Flowers", the flowers that are still energetic and the plants that grow naturally in the garden are displayed in the chest pocket by the staff who especially like flowers.Although it is small, we will liven up the event as a spring hospitality to the guests by the staff.

[Point 5] Initiatives for SDGs ③ Co-creation with the community-Expanding smiles to the community through flowers- 
In implementing the "floating flower," we are planning to create an event that enlivens the entire region with the participation of flower shops in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, where Moominvalley Park is located, and nearby.

Spring event "SPRING FESTIVAL"
Even for the Moomins, who hibernate in the dark and long winters, spring is a special season that has been long-awaited, full of birdsong and flowers that herald the arrival of spring.The etymology of spring is "the buds of plants grow", and the English spring is also "the time when plants sprout"-
Both are derived from plants.Continuing from last year, the park will hold "SPRING FESTIVAL".This year, "Floating Flower Walk ~ Moominvalley Park Hanatemizu ~" with the theme of plants, which is a symbol of the arrival of spring, related workshops, limited menus, etc. will appear.Why don't you enjoy the new season in the world of Moomin's story while bathing in the spring sun?
Date: March 3th (Wednesday) -May 16th (Sunday)
Event details:https://metsa-hanno.com/springfestival/2022/
* Detailed information will be updated on the official website from time to time.

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